MATT O'BRIEN, REALTOR® Camino del Rio S, San Diego

Matt is an INCREDIBLE realtor. From the get go he was personable, friendly, kind and very knowledgeable. This was my girlfriend and I’s first home buying experience so we had no clue what the process was or what we were doing. Matt was there every step of the way to help us and make us feel comfortable. He knew the areas of San Diego incredibly well, and had insight into the different condo complexes that really provided us with that extra bit of knowledge we needed to make the best decision we could. Matt helped us craft a very smart offer on a townhouse that got accepted, he coached us through escrow, and even met up with us after closing to show us where to go for a remodel. We’ll definitely use Matt for our future house and I can’t recommend this man enough. Very trustworthy, and goes the extra mile for his clients time and time again, 10/10!!!!! Friend for life too.

We are beyond thankful that our friends recommended Matt to be our realtor when we were looking to buy a house in San Diego. To say the least, he will be our SD realtor for everything in the future. After only a few house tours, he knew exactly what type of home we were looking for (and which walls my wife wants to knock down, but that's another story). He was always available to chat, was very timely with the many homes we wanted to see, and stuck through thick and thin for 8 offers total until we found the perfect home. I'm pretty sure his ability to build relationships with other relators and lenders helped tremendously in winning our current home. Matt is hands-down the best realtor around.

I used Matt O’Brien, Realtor to sell my codo in the San Diego’s Marina last winter and -simply put- he was outstanding! Matt had worked with my dad a few years back when he sold his home in Tierrasanta so my dad enthusiastically recommended him to me when I was on the market for a codo in downtown San Diego. Matt did an amazing job and helped me buy a beautiful condo downtown San Diego below asking price (in those days you still could find amazing deals!). Besides having done an outstanding job back then, I really appreciated Matt’s laid back and easy to work with attitude, so I kept in touch and contacted him before selling my condo in the Marina last winter. Before during and after the sale, I spoke with Matt numerous times and he spent hours answering questions, providing objective data regarding how long listings typically stay on the market, and providing tons of info on comps in the area etc. Matt made the selling process incredibly easy and took many steps many Realtors don't take, like helping to find an affordable/competent company to revamp the apartment, helping with the interview of potential contractors, having a pro come in to stage the apartment, having professional photographs taken, and a lot more. Matt even -=*personally*=- helped to buy new appliances for the kitchen, which unquestionably saved me a bit extra cash! When I saw my listing, I was blown away! Matt’s hard work and knowledge of the market really paid off - my listing looked amazing and knocked out the competition. Within a week I already had multiple offers above asking. I accepted the best offer (well above asking price) and Matt walked me through every step of the closing process. It couldn't have been a more pleasant experience. I will recommend Matt to everyone I know. He's a true professional and a genuinely nice guy. I realize it won't always be this easy to sell your home in San Diego, but I think it is very easy to find the best man for the job!

As first time home buyers, we interviewed multiple realtors. When we met Matt, we knew right away we wanted to work with him- not just because of his expertise and experience but because he was personable. And it ended up being the best decision we made! Not only was he patient with us (we looked for a home over the span of a year on and off) but he went out of his way to show us homes during COVID times and even when we were out of town via video. It also meant a lot to us that he pointed out not just the pros, but also all the cons, at the different homes we looked at. He wasn't trying to just sell us a house, he was trying to find us our dream home and encouraged us to not settle. He continues to be our go-to guy for home renovation questions and advice. So thankful for him! Our realtor for life!

Matt is the best! He is professional and knowledgeable in all aspects when it comes to selling your property. When it comes time to sell your property Matt is the one to call. He has sold three properties for me and my family members. The last one was my condo in Hillcrest without a hitch from start to finish. Thank you Matt.

We can’t say enough great things about Matt O’Brien. As first-time home buyers who were searching from across the country, we relied HEAVILY on Matt. Not only did we have a million questions that Matt patiently answered and re-answered, Matt also catered to our unique situation of needing to tour homes virtually. He even got a gimbal for his phone to optimize our video-call experience. It was the little touches like this that made us appreciate Matt so much. Matt loves what he does for a living and it’s evident. On top of Matt being so accommodating, he’s extremely knowledgeable about the market and has great relationships throughout the industry. We relied on Matt for advice and felt comfortable accepting any recommendations that he made. Most important, in my opinion, we always knew that Matt cared about and kept our best interest in mind. There wasn’t a second throughout the entire process where we doubted this. Matt guided us and counseled us through decisions and negotiations in a way that was extremely honest and extremely professional. With Matt’s guidance, we purchased a beautiful home that we’re so excited about. We highly recommend Matt O’Brien - I don’t think you’ll find any better in the industry. We feel so lucky to have found him and we know you’ll have a similarly fantastic experience.

I ended up with Matt as my realtor many many years ago, by chance really and I could not have gotten luckier. If you’re considering Matt as your realtor, my advice is 1000% yes, hands down, not a single hesitation. He helped us buy our first home seven years ago and has consistently stayed in touch since then. He wasn’t just available to us during that time, but had truly built an ongoing relationship with our family. Not only was he an excellent resource during the home buying process, but he has also remained such an invaluable resource to us over the years as we think about both where/when we should make our next move and how to get the most value out of our house when the time comes. Even though we’ve been discussing selling/moving for some years now - and just been unable to pull financially pull the trigger as yet - he never makes me feel like I’m getting on his nerves or wasting his time - and I always appreciate his smart advice. This year we had a little extra money due to stimulus checks and decided finally update our incredibly dated kitchen that wasn’t working well for our family. I’ve never really done any major home updates/renovations before and honestly wasn’t sure where or how to start - and wouldn’t have gotten it done without Matt’s help. He helped me understand how the process should go and where I could buy my cabinets/countertops for a good deal and even met me there to help me make my choices (but didn’t push his own opinions on me). Then he hooked me up with his trusted handyman to handle most of the work, who did an excellent job. In the end we now have a beautiful, significantly more functional kitchen that we’ll enjoy very much until we (hopefully) sell soon and capitalize on the investment. And we have Matt to thank for it, in large part! He’s the one, just hire him already! :-)

We loved working with Matt. This process was new for us and he was very patient and knowledgeable. Matt always made us feel like a priority and was always available. While the selling process can be stressful and is not without challenges, Matt was always 2 steps ahead. We are so thankful he was referred to us and would recommend one hundred times over.

I just completed a sale with Matt O'Brien (selling agent) and as a CA licensed Broker myself, I have very high expectations of the Real Estate Professionals that I work with. Based on my experience with Matt and his attention to detail, expertise, professional demeanor, thoroughness and responsiveness, I would hire Matt the next time I am in the market to buy a home personally. I know and have experienced that he truly cares about his clients. Thank you Matt!

Matt provided the best first-time home buying experience I could imagine. I was walked through the whole process step-by-step and had all of my ridiculous questions answered as soon as they popped into my head. He has my full confidence and recommendations for anyone looking to buy a home in the San Diego County area. I look forward to doing business with him in the future, should I choose to purchase another property!